2-hydroxy-6-Methylbenzoic acid is a constituent of G. anandria, a well-known traditional Chinese medicinal herb, and also produced in various fungi, including P. patulum, where it is a precursor to the toxin patulin . This polyketide is a key structural moiety for many different antibiotic and anticancer agents, including chlorothricin , maduropeptin, neocarzinostatin, and terreic acid.
2-hydroxy-6-Methylbenzoic Acid
Catalog No.: GC40944Purity:>98.00%Synonyms: 2,6-Cresotic Acid, 6-Methylsalicylic Acid, 6-MSA, NSC 403256, 6-hydroxy-o-Toluic Acid
2-hydroxy-6-Methylbenzoic acid is a constituent of G.
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Cas No.: 567-61-3
1gIn Stock
$96.00
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5gIn Stock
$416.00
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10gIn Stock
$735.00
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Description
Product Documents
Purity:>98.00%Appearance:A solid
Chemical Properties
CAS No.
567-61-3
Synonyms
2,6-Cresotic Acid, 6-Methylsalicylic Acid, 6-MSA, NSC 403256, 6-hydroxy-o-Toluic Acid
SMILES
CC1=C(C(O)=O)C(O)=CC=C1
Molecular Formula
C8H8O3
Molecular Weight
152.1
Solubility
DMF: 5 mg/ml,DMF:PBS(pH 7.2)(1:1): 0.5 mg/ml,DMSO: 5 mg/ml
Storage
Store at -20°C
General tips
Select a suitable solvent according to the product solubility data. Once prepared, aliquot the stock solution to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Use stock solutions within 6 months when stored at -80°C or within 1 month when stored at -20°C.
To improve solubility, warm the tube to 37°C and sonicate it for an appropriate period.
Use stock solutions within 6 months when stored at -80°C or within 1 month when stored at -20°C.
To improve solubility, warm the tube to 37°C and sonicate it for an appropriate period.
Shipping Condition
Evaluation samples are shipped with blue ice. Other available sizes are shipped at room temperature or with blue ice upon request.
CalculatorsMolarity / Dilution / Molecular Weight / Unit Conversion / In Vivo Formulation / Solubility
g/mol
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